Families enjoy a day of song, spoken word, and a parade

Now in its eighth year, this is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Giant puppets, a dragon parade, and all-day crafts provide lots of fun family stuff on April 26 at Tompkinsville Park at the St. George Family Festival.

Center stage provides space for live entertainment, dance, music, and spoken word as well as children’s performances, Earth Day activities, and more.

The festival promotes themes of peaceful conflict resolution, sharing resources and communal pride. It is a celebration of the neighborhood of St. George as well as the international holiday remembering the legend of St. George and the dragon.

The highlight is a giant dragon parade starting at 2 pm that re-tells the myth of St. George.

St. George Festival, April 26 from noon to 7 pm. Free.

Tompkinsville Park [Victory Boulevard at Bay Street in Tompkinsville, (718) 447–8256; www.stgeorgedaysi.org]

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